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Route on-time record

MDW to OMA: most on-time flights and the best time to fly

Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to Omaha (Eppley Airfield). 1,383 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 77% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.1% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was Southwest 3663 at 10:15 AM.

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MDW → OMA

Chicago to Omaha: 1,383 nonstop flights a year

On time (12 months)

77%

Cancelled

1.1%

avg delay 14 min

Best time to leave

Before 9 AM

88% on time vs 59% after 9 PM

Most reliable airline

Southwest

76% chance on time

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Most reliable nonstop flights

Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.

  1. #1 · Southwest 3663

    10:15 AM → 11:45 AM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31. Same departure also flew as Southwest 1310; its record covers all of them.

    81%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    82%
    Cancelled
    2.5%
    Avg arrival delay
    10 min
    • Arrived on time 82% of the time (77 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.

    Moderate track record · 77 flights

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  2. #2 · Southwest 3329

    11:50 AM → 1:20 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-30.

    80%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    77%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    8 min
    • Arrived on time 77% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 31 scheduled flights.
    • Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • Short track record (31 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 31 flights

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  3. #3 · Southwest 2127

    6:35 PM → 8:05 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    77%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    80%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    19 min
    • Arrived on time 80% of the time (15 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 65% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (15 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 15 flights

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  4. #4 · Southwest 743

    12:15 PM → 1:45 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    76%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    71%
    Cancelled
    6.7%
    Avg arrival delay
    18 min
    • Arrived on time 71% of the time (14 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs inside MDW's trouble window: 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started between 7 AM and 1 PM.
    • 50% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (14 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 14 flights

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  5. #5 · Southwest 1775

    1:30 PM → 3:00 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-04.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    46%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    27 min
    • Arrived on time 46% of the time (13 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • 74% of its delay minutes came from the plane arriving late from an earlier flight.
    • Short track record (13 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 13 flights

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  6. #6 · Southwest 1160

    3:35 PM → 5:05 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    75%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    73%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    17 min
    • Arrived on time 73% of the time (55 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 55 scheduled flights.
    • Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).
    • Short track record (55 flights), so its score leans on the airline's record at this hour.

    Limited track record · 55 flights

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  7. #7 · Southwest 4024

    9:30 PM → 11:00 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-04-06.

    61%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    48%
    Cancelled
    6.1%
    Avg arrival delay
    42 min
    • Arrived on time 48% of the time (31 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Cancelled 6.1% of the time (2 of 33).
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 59% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 31 flights

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  8. #8 · Southwest 222

    9:45 PM → 11:15 PM1h 30m nonstop

    Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.

    59%

    chance on time

    On time (history)
    49%
    Cancelled
    0.0%
    Avg arrival delay
    29 min
    • Arrived on time 49% of the time (47 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
    • Never cancelled in 47 scheduled flights.
    • Leaves in this route's least on-time window (After 9 PM: 59% on time; Before 9 AM: 88%).
    • Departs outside MDW's trouble window (7 AM to 1 PM, when 50% of its 30 ground stops and delay programs started).

    Limited track record · 47 flights

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Airlines on this route

Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.

  • Southwest Airlines76%

    1,383 flights · 77% on time as flown · 1.1% cancel

On time by departure time

All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.

  • Before 9 AM88%

    285 flights · avg delay 7 min

  • 9 AM to noon82%

    221 flights · avg delay 10 min

  • Noon to 3 PM82%

    247 flights · avg delay 11 min

  • 3 to 6 PM77%

    147 flights · avg delay 14 min

  • 6 to 9 PM71%

    270 flights · avg delay 16 min

  • After 9 PM59%

    213 flights · avg delay 25 min

Best day: Wednesday (83%). Worst: Sunday (74%).

On time by month

All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.

J
75
F
85
M
78
A
79
M
74
J
71
J
65
A
78
S
83
O
86
N
86
D
78

What delays this route

  • Late-arriving aircraft51%
  • Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)29%
  • Air traffic control and airport volume16%
  • Severe weather4%

Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.

Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure

MDW to OMA questions

What time of day is best to fly MDW to OMA?
Before 9 AM: 88% of flights arrived on time, against 59% for departures after 9 PM. Later flights inherit delays from earlier ones, so the first departures of the day usually run best.
Which airline is most on time from MDW to OMA?
Southwest, with a season-adjusted 76% chance of operating and arriving on time over 1,383 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
What is the worst month for delays on MDW to OMA?
July (65% on time); the best was October (86%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
Is this a prediction for my flight?
No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.

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